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26 May 2012 Last updated at 11:52 ET

Heritage line reopens to public

A heritage railway along a former section of London Underground line reopens following a five-year restoration project.

Airport staff in second strike

Baggage handlers at Stansted Airport in Essex begin a 48-hour strike over changes to their working patterns.

Driver dies in vodka lorry fire

A driver dies when a lorry laden with vodka caught fire in a crash on the M25 in Essex.

Cash offer for community groups
Community projects in north-west Essex are to bid for a share of £500,000
Air show set to attract thousands
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the Southend Air Festival this weekend
Dunkirk lifeboat set for pageant
A former lifeboat used in the Dunkirk evacuations to take part in Jubilee Pageant

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Derbyshire wrap up win over Essex

Division Two leaders Derbyshire strengthen their position at the top of the table by completing a 10-wicket win over Essex.
Reason rejects Braintree contract
Great Leighs fixture bid refused
Dignum to wait before turning pro
Napier positive despite CB40 loss
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